Bahamian professional basketball player Deandre Ayton currently plies his trade for the Portland Trail Blazers in the NBA. After a standout freshman season with the Arizona Wildcats, Ayton was selected first overall by the Phoenix Suns in the 2018 NBA Draft.
In his rookie season with the Suns, Ayton made an immediate impact, averaging 16.3 points and 10.3 rebounds per game. He was named on the NBA All-Rookie First Team in 2019. He was also an important member of the Suns team that reached the NBA Finals in 2021.
After five seasons in Phoenix, Ayton was traded to the Trail Blazers in the 2023 offseason. Alongside Jerami Grant, Anfernee Simons and Malcolm Brogdon, Ayton is expected to play an important role in helping the team push for the playoffs in the coming seasons.
Deandre Ayton Vertical
As per online sources, Ayton has a maximum vertical of 43.5 inches.
For perspective, this means Ayton can get nearly four feet off the ground on his vertical jump. Additionally, his 7-foot-5 wingspan allows him to finish strongly around the rim and grab crucial boards.
Ayton's elite jumping abilities make him a constant lob threat. He has excellent body control and is great at catching and finishing alley-oop passes. In 329 regular season games so far in his career, Ayton is averaging 16.3 points, 10.4 rebounds and 1.0 blocks per game.
Deandre Ayton's vertical FAQ's
A. Born on July 23, 1998 in Nassau, Bahamas, Deandre Ayton is presently 25 years old.
A. Deandre Ayton plays for the Portland Trail Blazers in the NBA.
A. Deandre Edoneille Ayton Sr. is his full name.
A. Deandre Ayton was drafted first overall by the Phoenix Suns in 2018.
